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Man Charged in 2006 Angels Landing Death Found Dead in Clark County Jail

The custodial death halts the murder prosecution and leaves forensic evidence and jail oversight questions unresolved.

Judge Rules Accused Killer of Actor James Handy Incompetent to Stand Trial

Judge Orders Third Psychiatric Evaluation for Man Accused of Killing Three Kissimmee Tourists

Jury Finds Shannon Gilday Guilty But Mentally Ill in Killing of Lawmaker’s Daughter

Judge Rules John Beam Killing Suspect Incompetent to Stand Trial

Alleged Fake FBI Agent in Mangione Case Pleads Not Guilty, Remains Jailed

Judge Hears Bipolar Diagnosis as Hinton Seeks Insanity Plea in Deputy’s Death

Morgan Geyser Back in Wisconsin Custody as State Moves to Revoke Release

Nagano Court Sentences Masanori Aoki to Death for 2023 Quadruple Killing

Judge Orders 20-Day Competency Evaluation for Brian Walshe, Delaying Trial

DNA Confirms Remains Are Travis Decker, Ending Months-Long Manhunt in Washington

Texas Man Held Without Bond on Tampering Charge as Murder Case Builds

Body Found in East Shoreham Pool May Be Fugitive Suspect in Father's Murder